GRE Word List
AMALGAM
a mixture of different elements
The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| assumption | a taking to or upon oneself |
| smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| polyglot | one who is polyglot |
| deft | characterized by facility and skill |
| douse | to plunge into water |
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
| harass | exhaust |
| rebuff | to reject or criticize sharply : snub |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |